RNU criticises RUC/PSNI use of Informers

[RNU PRO]

The REPUBLICAN NETWORK for UNITY (RNU) Belfast Chairperson, CARL REILLY has strongly criticised the use of a vulnerable teenager as a paid Informant by the RUC/PSNI in West Belfast.

“Once again the re-branded RUC has destroyed its carefully contrived façade of normal civil policing by manipulating a young person to become an Informer and spearhead a British dirty tricks campaign in an attempt to whip up anti-republican hysteria in Belfast.
Throughout the recent conflict the RUC and MI5 blackmailed scores of agents to undermine working-class communities and the Republican struggle. In this instance, Thomas Boyle has admitted the political Police demanded that he monitor and report the activities of named Belfast Republicans. He was also encouraged to plant explosives and a firearm at the behest of his handlers. Which begs the question just how many Republicans have been incarcerated as a result of ‘evidence’ planted?
This disturbing affair highlights the nefarious tactics used by Crown Forces to set up Irish Republicans for arrest, imprisonment or worse. These abuses perpetrated by the RUC/PSNI must be investigated by Human Rights Groups and Politicians.
Given the above revelations, the Republican Network for Unity ask the Nationalists and Republicans to re-examine their support for the re-branded RUC. As it is clear they are not capable of the changes many believed were possible.
RNU encourage anyone blackmailed or exploited by the RUC/PSNI or MI5 to contact a Priest, CRJ or us and seek help".

[C. Flower]

The REPUBLICAN NETWORK for UNITY (RNU) Belfast Chairperson, CARL REILLY has strongly criticised the use of a vulnerable teenager as a paid Informant by the RUC/PSNI in West Belfast.

“Once again the re-branded RUC has destroyed its carefully contrived façade of normal civil policing by manipulating a young person to become an Informer and spearhead a British dirty tricks campaign in an attempt to whip up anti-republican hysteria in Belfast.
Throughout the recent conflict the RUC and MI5 blackmailed scores of agents to undermine working-class communities and the Republican struggle. In this instance, Thomas Boyle has admitted the political Police demanded that he monitor and report the activities of named Belfast Republicans. He was also encouraged to plant explosives and a firearm at the behest of his handlers. Which begs the question just how many Republicans have been incarcerated as a result of ‘evidence’ planted?
This disturbing affair highlights the nefarious tactics used by Crown Forces to set up Irish Republicans for arrest, imprisonment or worse. These abuses perpetrated by the RUC/PSNI must be investigated by Human Rights Groups and Politicians.
Given the above revelations, the Republican Network for Unity ask the Nationalists and Republicans to re-examine their support for the re-branded RUC. As it is clear they are not capable of the changes many believed were possible.
RNU encourage anyone blackmailed or exploited by the RUC/PSNI or MI5 to contact a Priest, CRJ or us and seek help".

When did this take place ? Were there any press reports about it ?

[RNU PRO]

When did this take place ? Were there any press reports about it ?

Yes, there was a whole story in today's Irish News about this issue chara.....

Sorry but I'm not aware how to upload the actual article etc, hopefully someone will do so, please?

[C. Flower]

Yes, there was a whole story in today's Irish News about this issue chara.....

Sorry but I'm not aware how to upload the actual article etc, hopefully someone will do so, please?

Not possible, sadly its pay subscription.

If someone had a copy of the paper, they could quote from it.

[5intheface]

Had a look at the online paper, it seems Mr Boyle is a self-confessed petty criminal with a history of self harm and drug abuse. According to the IN, he was held for 36 hours by dissidents and questioned about his 'work' which Police confirmed. They had spent the weekend looking for him.

It is disgusting that the Police used this vulnerable individual to gather information and plant evidence whilst encouraging his addictions with cash and gifts. Mind you, if he went to Republicans after feeling he was in over his head, was there any need to tie him up and put a pillow case over his head for a day and a half. However, I'm very glad he wasn't found on a border road.

He may be a worthless criminal for all I know but I hope someone has the balls to see if he can be helped now that the cops are finished with his services but I fear they are more likely to vindictively go after him and make his life even more miserable. Cops would make you sick. Basil McCrea of the UU leant his support to these tactics in the same article.

[truth.ie]

Had a look at the online paper, it seems Mr Boyle is a self-confessed petty criminal with a history of self harm and drug abuse. According to the IN, he was held for 36 hours by dissidents and questioned about his 'work' which Police confirmed. They had spent the weekend looking for him.

It is disgusting that the Police used this vulnerable individual to gather information and plant evidence whilst encouraging his addictions with cash and gifts. Mind you, if he went to Republicans after feeling he was in over his head, was there any need to tie him up and put a pillow case over his head for a day and a half. However, I'm very glad he wasn't found on a border road.

He may be a worthless criminal for all I know but I hope someone has the balls to see if he can be helped now that the cops are finished with his services but I fear they are more likely to vindictively go after him and make his life even more miserable. Cops would make you sick. Basil McCrea of the UU leant his support to these tactics in the same article.

I assume the bag over the head was to prevent him identifying the safe house he was held in, and those questioning him.
Basic counter-intelligence measure.
Who's to say he wasn't told to "come forward" by his handlers,so as to trace his movements after?
The State who pressurised him, and the local Constitutional politicians who call on people to inform are ultimately responsible.

[5intheface]

I assume the bag over the head was to prevent him identifying the safe house he was held in, and those questioning him.
Basic counter-intelligence measure.
Who's to say he wasn't told to "come forward" by his handlers,so as to trace his movements after?
The State who pressurised him, and the local Constitutional politicians who call on people to inform are ultimately responsible.

Yeah, I assumed they needed to put the frightners on him too to be sure they got the truth but it remains a less than pleasant experience but not one to be blamed on his interrogators. There is no argument about who is the guilty party here. Hopefully someone will now give him some assistance.

[truth.ie]

Yeah, I assumed they needed to put the frightners on him too to be sure they got the truth but it remains a less than pleasant experience but not one to be blamed on his interrogators. There is no argument about who is the guilty party here. Hopefully someone will now give him some assistance.

Fair play to him for coming forward. Hope others follow suit.

[RNU PRO]

The Police Ombudsman Mr Al Hutchinson has said his Office is to begin an investigation into serious allegations reported in the media yesterday earlier this week thatpolice asked a man to commit criminal activity, including planting a gun and explosives on the property of his neighbours.

The newspaper identified a 19-year-old from west Belfast who said that while under arrest for shoplifting, police officers asked him to monitor a number of people inreturn for dropping the charges against him.

The teenager said police also asked him to join a dissident Republican group and report to them on its activities, to plant a gun in the neighbour’s car and to leave Semtexexplosives in a garden shed. He said they threatened to lay false criminal charges against him if he refused.

Mr Hutchinson said the allegations as reported were extremely serious:

“The allegations made by this young man are that at several levels police attempted to pervert the course of justice. The police actions must be investigated fully. Ifpeople are to have confidence in the criminal justice system they must be assured that the police are not above the law,” he said.

The Police Ombudsman can initiate an investigate into any policing matter, whether or not there has been a complaint from a member of the public, if he believes it is in the public interest to do so.

[truth.ie]

The fact that they asked him to plant evidence in Republicans homes, raises the issue of the Kieran Doherty affair.
Did the PSNU/MI5 force an agent to plant drugs at the home of Seamus Mc Greevy?
Were the Gardai involved in collusion?
Were the MI5 agents working in the 26 Counties with Dublin permission?
How many black operations have yet to be uncovered?
A very serious issue that led to the deaths of 2 men on both sides of the border.

[truth.ie]

The recent allegations mean we can never again take seriously convictions for arms/explosives finds.
Those who called on us to give evidence and support to the State Forces have answers to give.
We'll never be led up the garden path by these crooked politicians.

[C. Flower]

The recent allegations mean we can never again take seriously convictions for arms/explosives finds.
Those who called on us to give evidence and support to the State Forces have answers to give.
We'll never be led up the garden path by these crooked politicians.

I've never known when to take them seriously. Too many explosions took place at times calculated to give a propoganda boost for passing oppressive legislation or otherwise "getting something through" etc.

[truth.ie]

I've never known when to take them seriously. Too many explosions took place at times calculated to give a propoganda boost for passing oppressive legislation or otherwise "getting something through" etc.

The state would pull off a black operation by letting civilians die in a bomb,for example, but this would only be to weaken the support base of insurgents.
They would go all out to stop successful attacks by insurgents however.

[C. Flower]

The state would pull off a black operation by letting civilians die in a bomb,for example, but this would only be to weaken the support base of insurgents.
They would go all out to stop successful attacks by insurgents however.

Dublin and Monaghan ?

[truth.ie]

Dublin and Monaghan ?

Absolutely. And Omagh also.
But Warrenpoint or Derryadd? Not suitable for their agenda.